PAF chief, Chinese minister vow bolstering Sino-Pak strategic cooperation

Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun met on Tuesday in Beijing with the visiting Chief of Air Staff of the Pakistan Air Force, Zaheer Ahmad Babar.

Dong emphasized that China and Pakistan are “all-weather” strategic cooperative partners, with their unbreakable friendship having been strengthened by the shifting tides of international dynamics. In recent years, the two militaries have achieved significant progress in areas such as strategic communication, joint exercises and training, and personnel exchanges, he said.

Dong also highlighted the growing significance of the “Shaheen (Eagle)” series of joint training exercises. China is committed to working with Pakistan, guided by the strategic direction of both nations’ leaders, to further strengthen military communication and coordination, deepen practical cooperation across various fields, and jointly uphold regional and global peace and stability, Dong said.

Zaheer Ahmad Babar said that the Pakistan-China relationship is the cornerstone of Pakistan’s foreign policy, and Pakistan highly values the traditional friendship between the two countries. As the international situation and geopolitical landscape undergo profound changes, the Pakistan Air Force is willing to further strengthen communication, exchanges, and institutional cooperation with the Chinese side, maintain a high level of joint exercises and training, and make positive contributions to jointly responding to the evolving security challenges, he said.